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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.12, 1,563.64 and 635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.12, 1,563.64 and 635.75 is: 877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.12 : 1,563.64 = 635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.12/1,563.64 = 635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.12x = 1,563.64 × 635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.12x = 994,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,080.59/1,133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.29

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